Hostel Manager Vacancy - Help to Educate

Help to Educate is a British based charity that raises money to care for and fund the education of former child labourers in Nepal.  It wants to reach the neediest children and give them a brighter future away from poverty.  It is a small charity that works, in partnership, with Help to Educate Nepal to ensure our work is successful.

Help to Educate is looking for a Hostel Manager to manage the daily running of Little Gems Girls Hostel and to provide love, care and support to the children in the hostel.  Its hostel is based in Patan, Lalitpur.  For more information about Help to Educate, please visit www.help2educate.org

The successful candidate will live in a comfortable hostel for 5 days a week with two mother figures and 18 girls.   Free food, lodging, hot water, fast internet, and satellite TV are provided. This is a fixed term position of 18 months with an option to renew the contract annually.  Initially, the successful candidate will be subject to a 3 month probationary period.  It is hoped that the candidate will remain in the position for the duration of the contract.

Job Position: 

Job Location: Lalitpur

No. of Vacancies: 1

Offered Salary: Negotiable 

Deadline: April 7, 2012

Educational Qualification:

• Should have completed Bachelor level

Job Specifications:

• Candidate must show love, care and really enjoy working with children.
• Good interpersonal skills, friendly and kind.
• Previous experience of working with children is essential.
• A good level of education. 
• Good English language skills are essential. 
• Prepared to work flexible hours as needed.
• Professional attitude towards work.

Job Description:

Care& Support:

• Provide love, care and compassion towards to all 18 girls in the hostel.
• Ensure discipline and order in the hostel.
• Listen to the problems of the girls and offer advice, support and love.
• Focus upon improving the education and knowledge of girls in the hostel.
• Develop positive and friendly relations with the guardians / parents of the children.

Financial:

• Record all income / expenditure and submit accounts to board members.

Management:

• To ensure the smooth running of the hostel and to respond to problems as they arise.
• To work with board members on improving the hostel.
• To manage all hostel staff and to ensure that they carry out their jobs well.

Volunteer / Donor relations:

• Support and manage international volunteers.
• Act as a point of contact between the hostel and donors and supporters of Help to Educate.
• Manage content for the Little Gems Newsletter, Sponsorship Packs, Greeting Cards etc.

Other Specific Requirements:

• Female, 25 years old+
• Working week: 5 days (38 hours a week)
• Position Type: Management
• Holidays: Linked to school holidays but around 9-10 weeks.